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W8 LPM

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,154 mi
Last recorded133,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 LPM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 133,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,749 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 53,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 46,936 miles

Covers on underbody

Pass 12 May 2017 41,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,652 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,360 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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W8 LPM is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W8 LPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W8 LPM is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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